Thursday, July 18, 2013

Road Trip Safety Tip: Emergency Cards

When I first moved from Southern California 8 years ago, I drove a lot. I made many, many trips between my old and new homes. I probably drove the stretch of HWY 101 8-9 times a year. At that time it was just me and my young son (he was 4). I started t think...

"What would happen if we got in an accident?"

"What would my son do if something happened to me?"

My son was only 4 then - he did not have a cell phone, he did not know all the new phone numbers. He was young! This is when I started making

Road Trip Emergency Cards.

The first time I admitted I did this to a friend, I was afraid they would think I was a little too morbid, too paranoid, that I watched too many serial killer/lonely girl on the highway movies.

But instead she thought I was brilliant...So now I am sharing my #1 Road Trip Safety Tip with you. It is simple and essentially free! I even made a (kind of lame) printable form for you!

(but I will be honest I often just write it on a piece of brightly colored paper)

13 comments:

I think this is a really good idea, Holly. I don't like doing too many road trips on my own, but I think this would help ease a little bit of the apprehension. I'd love for you to link this up to my new All Things Thursday Blog Hop! Have a wonderful Thursday!Blessings,Nici

Holly, this is a very good idea you have shared in your post. It would certainly help authorities if an accident occurred, even if 2 adults were traveling together. It would help to notify family members in a more timely manner when both are incapacitated or unconscious. It is no fun to think about, but these things do happen. Thanks for sharing your tips with us!

I think it's an awesome idea! When my son was small, people thought I was crazy for getting him a "kid card", which was an id card with his thumb print. We all want to protect our families as best we can and will do any little thing to make it easier if something should happen. Brilliant idea to do them on super colorful paper!

This is such a great idea! i always have something like this on me when I fly...but never thought about doing it for driving...although I am on the road much more often than i am on a plane! One thing i always have is a note that says I am a catholic (for my last rights)...now talk about morbid :) I love your creativity!

Just wanted to let you know I featured this great idea on my All Things Thursday features. I hope you'll link up more of your great ideas at tonight's party that goes live at 8pm Central.Blessings,Nici

Hi Holly, I saw your feature over at Posed Perfection's All Things Thursday. This is such a great idea! I was sitting here thinking that I wish I had seen this when my kids were younger, but actually, I think it would be helpful for anyone making a trip anywhere. You just never know what circumstances you might find yourself in, and this would help to cover the bases. So glad you shared it. Have a great day!

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